Vanda orchid plant &#39;SPCDW1312&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct  Vanda  cultivar named ‘SPCDW1312’ is disclosed, characterized by unique flower color and large flower size. The new variety is a  Vanda , typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES

Vanda hybrid

VARIETY DENOMINATION

‘SPCDW1312’

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This application relates to a new cultivar of Vanda hybrid. The new variety is the product of a planned breeding program. The new variety originated as a seedling from the crossing of the unpatented proprietary seed parent Vanda ‘S243P’ with the unpatented, proprietary pollen parent referred to as Vanda ‘KMK96’. The crossing was made by the inventor in his research greenhouse in Chonburi. Thailand in December of 2001.

The new variety was first selected by the inventor, Thumrong Suphachadiwong, a citizen of Thailand, in November of 2006 in a research greenhouse belonging to the inventor in Chonburi. Thailand. After identifying the new variety as a potentially interesting selection, the inventor continued confidential testing and propagation of ‘SPCDW1312’, assessing stability of the unique characteristics of this variety.

Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1312’ was first performed at a commercial laboratory belonging to the inventor in Chonburi, Thailand by tissue culture in June of 2007. Access to all plants was restricted, as plants were kept in a greenhouse not open to the public. and tissue culture plantlets were in a laboratory belonging to the inventor, and not accessible to the public. Through subsequent propagation, multiple generations have been reproduced, which have shown that the unique features of this cultivar are stable and reproduced true to type.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The cultivar ‘SPCDW1312’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat with variations in environment such as temperature, day length, and light intensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined to be the unique characteristics of ‘SPCDW1312.’ These characteristics in combination distinguish ‘SPCDW1312’ as a new and distinct Vanda cultivar:

1. Unique magenta flower color.

2. Large flowers

3. Thick petals

4. Tesslation pattern of petals.

PARENT COMPARISON

Plants of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1312’ are similar to the seed parent, Vanda ‘S243P’ in most horticultural characteristics. However the new variety, ‘SPCDW1312’ differs from ‘S243P’ in the following characteristics:

1. Stronger and better arranged flower spikes.

2. Flower is thicker.

3. Pink coloration is darker and flower has tessellation. Seed parent flower color is lighter pink and without tessellation.

Plants of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1312’ are similar to the pollen parent, Vanda ‘KMK96’ in most horticultural characteristics. However the new variety, ‘SPCDW1312’ differs from ‘KMK96’ in the following characteristics:

1. Brighter pink flower color than the pollen parent.

2. Larger flower size.

3. Larger plant size.

COMMERCIAL COMPARISON

‘SPCDW1312’ is similar in most horticultural characteristics to the unpatented commercial variety Vanda ‘SPCDDW1111’ in most horticultural characteristics. However the new variety, ‘SPCDW1312’ differs from ‘SPCDDW1111’ in the following characteristics:

1. Different flower color.

2. Different petal and sepal shape.

3. Weaker flower netting.

4. Petals are closer together.

‘SPCDW1312’ is similar in most horticultural characteristics to the unpatented commercial variety Vanda ‘Hot Magenta’ in most horticultural characteristics. However the new variety, ‘SPCDW1312’ differs from ‘Hot Magenta’ in the following characteristics:

1. Lighter flower color.

2. Flowers have wider dorsal sepals.

3. Larger lateral lobes.

4. Broader lips.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of ‘SPCDW1312’ grown in a commercial greenhouse in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. The plant is 5½ to 6½ years old. Described plant not container-grown, but in a hanging basket without soil. The photograph was taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2007, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘SPCDW1312’ plants grown in a commercial greenhouse in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. The plant is 5½ to 6½ years old. Described plant is in a hanging basket without soil. Temperatures ranged between 19° C. and 23° C. day and night. No photoperiodic or chemical treatments were given to the plants. During bright Summer conditions. shade was given. During dark Winter months, no supplemental light was given. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types.

-   Botanical classification: Vanda hybrid ‘SPCDW1312’ -   Propagation:     -   -   Type of propagation typically used.—Tissue culture.         -   Time to produce a rooted cutting/liner.—The time needed from             for the start of a mericlone to get the small plants ready             for deflasking is approx. 24 months under a controlled             temperature of about 26 degrees Celsius. After that period             they have matured roots. They start to make roots in the             last 6 months in flasks. After deflasking they remain in             shaded conditions under local outdoor temperatures         -   Root description.—Moderately to heavy rooting with aerial             roots only. Roots very fleshy. non-fibrous. Average length             of old roots: 32.0 cm, average diameter of old roots: 0.3             mm, average diameter of young roots: 0.5 cm. Old roots             colored yellow-green; near RHS 146D. Young roots colored             greyed-green; near RHS 192D, growing tips of roots             yellow-green: 152A. -   Plant:     -   -   Growth habit.—Monopodial, upright.         -   Height to top of foliage.—Average height from base (plant             grown in hanging basket, so no soil line present) to top of             foliage: 34.8 cm.         -   Height to top of flowers.—Average height from base (plant             grown in hanging basket, so no soil line present) to top of             foliage: 51.8 cm.         -   Plant spread.—Average: 47.7 cm.         -   Normal pot size.—Hanging basket (8×8 cm square).         -   Growth rate.—Moderate.         -   Number of leaves per plant.—Average: 26. -   Foliage:     -   -   Leaf.—Arrangement: Distichous Average Length: Approximately             25.4 cm. Average Width: Approximately 2.7 cm. Shape of             blade: Ligulate, strongly carinate Aspect: Slightly curved             Apex: Unequal praemorse Base: Sheathing Sheath length:             Average 1.8 cm Sheath width: Average 1.4 cm. Sheath color:             Yellow-green; near RHS 146C and 146D Margin: Entire Texture             of lop still Glabrous, matte Texture of bottom surface:             Glabrous, matte Color: Young foliage upper side: Green to             yellow-green; in between near RHS 143A and 144A. Young             foliage under side: Yellow-green; near RHS 144A. Mature             foliage upper side: Yellow-green; near RHS 144A but slightly             darker. Mature foliage under side: Yellow-green; in between             near RHS 144A and 144B. Venation: Type: Parallel Venation             coloration: As leaf surface; upper side yellow-green;             slightly darker than RHS 144A, under side yellow-green: in             between near RHS 144A and 144B.         -   Petiole.—No petioles present, leaves sessile. -   Flowering characteristics:     -   -   General description.—Typical for Vanda in shape of             inflorescence and individual flowers.         -   Flower bud.—Rate of opening: Buds open approx. three weeks             from first sight. Length: Average: 1.5 cm. Diameter:             Average: 1.4 cm. Shape: Broad obovate. Co/or: Purple; near             RHS N77D, top tinged greyed-purple; near RHS 183D, base             yellow-green; near RHS 145C.         -   Peduncle.—Length: Approximately 35.0 cm. Width:             Approximately 0.6 cm. Aspect: Approximately 30° angle to             rosette. Strength: Strong. Texture: Smooth, moderately             glossy. Color: Yellow-green; near RHS 144B.         -   Inflorescence.—Flowers per Stein: Average: 10Inflorescence             Arrangement: Axially placed raceme Inflorescence Height,:             Approximately 24.8 cm (measured from base of lowest flower             to top of upper flower). Inflorescence Width: Approximately             18.0 cm.         -   Individual flowers.—Flower Type: Zygomorphic (orchidaceous),             typical shape for the genus Vanda Shape: Zygomorphic,             consisting of three sepals and three petals, one of which is             transformed into a labellum (lip). Length (height):             Approximately 10.2 cm. Width: Approximately 10.1 cm. Depth:             Approximately 3.5 cm Fragrance: No fragrance Persistent: No             Quantity of Petals: 3, consisting of 2“traditional petals             and a labellum (lip), described separately.         -   Petals.—Arrangement: one lateral petal on each side Length:             Approximately 4.7 cm. Width: Approximately 4.6 cm. Shape:             Near orbicular to reniform Apex: Obtuse Base: Cuneate             Margin: Entire Texture: Upper forward surface: Glabrous.             matte, velvety Texture: Lower back surface: Glabrous, matte,             velvety Color: When opening, forward surface: Purple; near             RHS N78B, colored violet towards the top and margins; near             RHS N80B and N80C. When opening, back surface:             Purple-violet; near RHS N81B and N81C. Fully Opened, forward             surface: Purple-violet; near RHS N80B, with a dense             reticulate veining colored purple; near RHS N78A but very             slightly more red-purple. Fully Opened, back surface:             Purple-violet; near RHS N80B, with a dense reticulate             veining colored purple; near RHS N78A to N78B Fading,             forward surface: Not fading. Fading, back surface: Not             fading. Color Venation Fully Opened. forward surface: Main             veins purple; near RHS N78A. Color Venation Fully Opened,             back surface: Main veins purple; near RHS N78A to N78B.         -   Labellum/lip.—Shape: Three-lobed, lateral lobes involute.             central lobe slightly revolute. Length: Approximately 2.1 cm             Width: Approximately 1.4 cm. Texture: Glabrous, slightly             glossy, with 3 callosities Tip: Emarginate Base: Cuneate             Color: When opening, forward surface: Lateral lobes purple;             near RHS N78B to N78C, base lighter; 77D, with an orange             basal spot; near RHS 26A. Central lobe and callosities             purple; near RHS N78A, base lighter; near RHS N78B, tip more             red-purple; near in between 71A and When opening, back             surface: Lateral lobes purple; near RHS N78D. striped darker             towards the base; near RHS N78C. Central lobe red-purple;             near RHS 72A, base lighter; near RHS 72B. Fully Opened,             forward surface: Lateral lobes purple; near RHS N78B to             N78C, base lighter; 75B and 75C, with an orange basal spot;             near RHS 26A. Central lobe and callosities purple; near RHS             N78A, base lighter; near RHS N78B, tip more red-purple; near             in between 71A and N78A but slightly darker. Fully Opened,             back surface: Lateral lobes purple; near RHS N78D, striped             darker towards the base; near RHS N78C. Central lobe             red-purple; near RHS 72A, base lighter; near RHS 72B.             Fading, forward surface: Not fading Fading, back surface:             Not fading Color Venation Fully Opened, forward surface: No             venation visible on labellum. Color Venation Fully Opened,             back surface: No venation visible on labellum. Margin:             Entire.         -   Spurs.—Quantity: Average: 1 Appearance: Short triangular, in             line with central lobe of labellum. Length: Approximately             0.9 cm. Width: Approximately 0.4 cm. Height: Approximately             0.7 cm (at the base). Shape: Short triangular Apex: Obtuse             Base: Broad cuneate Margin: Entire Texture: Glabrous, very             slightly glossy Color: Purple; near RHS 76C to 76D, striped             darker; near RHS N78C and N78D.         -   Sepals.—Quantity: Average: 3 Appearance: One dorsal sepal             (pointing, upright) and two lateral sepals. Length: Dorsal             sepal approximately 5.0 cm. Lateral sepals approximately             5.2 cm. Width: Dorsal sepal approximately 4.6 cm. Lateral             sepals approximately 5.3 cm. Shape: Dorsal sepal broad             ovate. Lateral sepals near orbicular. Apex: Obtuse Base:             Cuneate Margin: Entire Texture: Glabrous, matte. velvety             Color: Dorsal sepal purple-violet; near RHS N80B, with a             dense reticulate veining colored purple; near RHS N78A.             Lateral sepals purple-violet; near RHS N80B, with a dense             reticulate veining colored purple; near RHS N78A and N78B.         -   Pedicels.—Length: Approximately 5.4 cm. Diameter:             Approximately 0.55 cm. Angle: Approximately 70° angle to             peduncle Strength: Very strong Texture: Glabrous, axially             angled with 5 “ribs”, axially twisted (due to resupination),             glossy Color: Purple; near RHS 75C, tinged white near distal             end; near RHS N155B. -   Reproductive organs: Stamens, style and stigma fused into column?     Yes Column Length: Approximately 0.6 cm. Column Diameter:     Approximately 0.7 cm. Column Color: White; near RHS N155B, upper     side tinged purple; N78D. Ovary: Position: Inferior Diameter:     Approximately 0.5 cm. Color: White; near RHS 155A Pollinia Color:     Yellow-orange; near RHS 15A to 15B. -   Other characteristics:     -   -   Disease resistance.—Neither resistance nor susceptibility to             the normal diseases found in Vanda has been observed.         -   Drought tolerance and cold tolerance.—Tropical Orchid, does             not tolerate cold or drought.         -   Fruit/seed production.—No fruits/seeds detected to date. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Vanda plant named ‘SPCDW1312’ as herein illustrated and described. 